Demilitarization Plan for XM767 Infrared Illuminating Round
Abstract
This report contains an evaluation of the current demilitarization plan of the XM767 infrared illuminating round and provides recommendations for implementing an alternate method that involves the adoption of a chemical recovery process to recycle the illuminating composition. Although the use of open burning/open detonation (OB/OD) is the primary methods for destroying obsolete pyrotechnic rounds because of its simplicity and low cost, the recommended chemical recovery method is more desirable. This is due to the fact that this method will provide royalties to the Army and at the same time substantially reduce the environmental emissions. It is anticipated that this step is in accordance with any new forthcoming limiting Environmental Protection Agency regulations, which will substantially reduce and possibly eliminate the use of OB/OD in the future.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA353814
Entities
People
- Diane Scheneck
- E. D. Shoua
- Paul Betts
Organizations
- United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center